Pakistans Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has stated that the emerging agreement between Iran and the US represents a major blow to the Zionist regime and could spell the political demise of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Oman reaffirms support for toll-free passage through Hormuz Oman's foreign minister Badr Albusaidi has said Muscat remains committed to ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz following discussions with senior Iranian officials

Ghalibaf says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has said the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will "never return to the pre-war situation", describing the outcome of negotiations in Switzerland as a significant diplomatic achievement

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the import of Iranian oil and refined products into the U.S

IMF warns Middle East instability could have lasting impact on Africa Instability caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran has created challenges for African economies that could take months to overcome, according to the International Monetary Fund's new Africa director, Zeine Zeidane

Vance says Iran must back commitments with actions, not words US Vice President JD Vance has said progress in talks with Iran will ultimately be judged by Tehran's actions rather than its promises, despite describing the latest round of negotiations in Switzerland as productive

US suspends Iran sanctions after 'good progress' in talks Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 19:47 The first round of US-Iran negotiations concludes with a temporary lifting of sanctions but progress on the nuclear issue muddied by both sides US Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media after the US and Iran held high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, 22 June 2026 (Nathan Howard/AFP) Off The US suspended sanctions against Iran on Monday as the two sparred over nuclear and weapons inspections during a day of talks that US Vice President JD Vance characterised as "good progress"

Vance says US and Iranian negotiators remain in Switzerland for talks US Vice President JD Vance says American and Iranian negotiators are continuing discussions in Switzerland despite his departure from the talks

Qatar's PM said that safeguards have been put in place to prevent US-Iran negotiations from regional escalation.

Vance left the ongoing talks in Switzerland progress after claiming progress on multiple fronts, including ensuring the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

Turkish president warns of efforts to undermine US-Iran deal Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, that Ankara welcomes the agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran

Moshe Tur-Paz is one of many centrist Israeli politicians criticizing Donald Trumps deal to temporarily stop the war with Iran.

Iran says it will continue cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog Iran says it will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under existing legal frameworks, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei

Iranian officials head to Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are travelling to Oman for talks on the management of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fall as markets respond to progress in US-Iran talks Oil prices declined on Tuesday as financial markets reacted to signs of progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran

Qatar's PM said US-Iran talks in Switzerland laid the groundwork for a final deal after 18 hours of discussions.

Kpler recorded 71 confirmed transits over the weekend, including a peak of 35 crossings on Saturday. Before the US-Israeli war on Iran, between 100 and 130 vessels passed through the strait each day

"This is a deal that the region has desperately asked the United States to put in place," Vance said. "This region has been a basket case for a very long time." His comments come as Israeli officials continue to reject calls for a withdrawal from southern Lebanon, despite Iran saying the agreement requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanese territory.

JD Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland made progress, with Tehran agreeing to allow IAEA inspectors back into Iran.

The update comes even as industry trackers showed Iranian tankers have continued to sail through the strait.

Tasnim reported that Iran has made clear that no progress on other issues will be possible unless the first clause of the MoU, concerning the end of the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, is fully implemented.

Oil prices fluctuated on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Iran.

The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal.

Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.

Negotiators from the US and Iran wrapped a day of talks in Switzerland.

Iran-US talks conclude as parties set 60-day roadmap for final deal

US, Iran establish committee to oversee talks and a 'de-confliction cell' to end attacks in Lebanon, mediators say.

Iran's post-war strategic ascendancy, as articulated in the Leader's recent message, is anchored in military resilience and regional leverage, exposing US-Zionist decline and creating new opportunities for the Islamic Republic to shape the emerging regional order.

General Ebnolreza emphasized that despite the signing of the MoU, Irans armed forces have not lowered their guard.

Nathan Ngoy was sent off for hauling down Mehdi Taremi, whose first-half strike was ruled offside in close Group G game.

Professor and political analyst Mahjoub Zweiri breaks down what intentions behind US-Iran talks will result in.

Supreme leader has expressed reservations about interim deal with US, but most top decision-makers back it.

US-Iran talks opened in Switzerland with mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailing a historic opportunity for stability.

Iran-US launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap

Iranian and US officials are set for high stakes talks in Switzerland to reinforce the Memorandum of Understanding.

Both nations seek a durable end to their war as Iran slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon as violations of interim deal.

Lebanon to top the agenda as US and Iran to hold talks in Switzerlands Burgenstock mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.

Oil sector could become early test of US-Iran accord, minister says Iran's oil industry will serve as a major test of any future agreement between Tehran and Washington, Iraninan oil minister Mohsen Paknejad has said

Pakistan army chief arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Switzerland to take part in technical-level talks between the United States and Iran under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding

The chief of the White House World Cup task force says its pretty amazing Irans football team has been given visas.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The United States and Iran have opened a new round of high-level talks in Switzerland aimed at implementing their interim agreement and preventing renewed regional escalation

Iran coach criticises World Cup travel restrictions before Belgium match Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised what he described as increasingly difficult preparation conditions ahead of his team's World Cup match against Belgium, saying that "conditions have become even harder" than they were before Iran's opening game against New Zealand

US, Iranian and Pakistani delegations converge on Switzerland US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for technical-level talks with Iran, according to Reuters, marking the start of the next phase of negotiations aimed at implementing the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran

White House adviser says Iran invasion would be a suicide mission David Sacks, a technology adviser to President Donald Trump, has defended the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, describing it as "a tremendous achievement" and arguing that diplomacy offers a better path than an expanded military conflict

Iran submits proposal for SCO energy consortium to boost cooperation Iran has proposed the creation of an energy consortium among members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) aimed at improving coordination of energy supply and demand across the bloc

New York Times says agreement opens dialogue but not final peace The New York Times has reported that while the interim agreement between the United States and Iran has been broadly welcomed internationally, governments remain cautious about its long-term prospects

Vance says US seeks advances in nuclear and Lebanon discussions US Vice President JD Vance said he hopes upcoming talks with Iran in Switzerland will produce progress on both Tehran's nuclear programme and efforts to strengthen the ceasefire in Lebanon

Democrats say Iran ceasefire agreement is 'already falling apart' Democratic lawmakers have continued to criticise President Donald Trump's handling of the war with Iran, arguing that the recently announced agreement with Tehran is already showing signs of strain

Iran and Pakistan reaffirm support for diplomatic process Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi have discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts, the recent ceasefire process and ways to strengthen relations between their countries

Pakistan PM and army chief to participate in Switzerland negotiations Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir are travelling to Switzerland to participate in technical-level talks linked to the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran

Iran condemns recent statements by the US Treasury Secretary regarding the possible use of Iranian assets to compensate for the damage inflicted on some regional allies by the US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Pakistan's Interior Minister meets with Iran's Foreign Minister to discuss the latest developments regarding the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Iranian speaker says martyrs guide mission to Switzerland Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Zurich on Saturday for talks aimed at advancing implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington

Andrew Giuliani says Iran's players will not be allowed to stay longer for their group matches in the US.

US and Iranian teams prepare for detailed negotiations in Switzerland Iranian media have published images showing the country's delegation travelling to Switzerland for technical-level negotiations with the United States, marking the next stage in efforts to implement and expand the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries

Trump says only US could impose Hormuz transit charges US President Donald Trump said there would be no tolls for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the 60-day ceasefire period established under the memorandum of understanding with Iran

Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Questions remain about whether a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement can hold amid ongoing regional tensions.

The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.

Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland Irans delegation has arrived in Switzerland to take part in the technical talks tomorrow, Irans semi-official Tasnim news agency reported

Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz strait if Iran talks fail US President Donald Trump warned Saturday that Washington could impose tolls on the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway if negotiators are unable to complete a deal to end the Iran war

Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.

Planned negotiations come amid tensions over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Irans announced closure of Hormuz again.

US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open The US military on Saturday deniedIran's claims that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, saying the critical waterway remained open and that US forces were monitoring the situation to ensure that it continued

Iran negotiators leave for Switzerland to discuss US deal An Iranian negotiating team left Iran for Switzerland on Saturday for discussions on the implementation of its agreement with the United States to halt the war, state media said

Comments escalate a row between the once-close leaders that has emerged during the conflict with Iran.